The Youngest Senator in the State of Connecticut Co-Sponsors a Bill on Age Discrimination
Twenty-five percent of Connecticut's workforce is at least 55 years of age and the 65 and older population is expected to outnumber the 18 and under population by the years 2035. As a result, Senator Haskell, at age 22, has co-sponsored a bill on age discrimination which is strongly supported by AARP. The legislation prohibits employers from asking an applicant applying for any position information regarding their age, date of birth, or graduation date unless the information is relevant to...
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